Buck & Co Jewellers,

We are lucky to have residing with us at the moment two fabulous old mine cut diamonds. Our regular clients will know that antique jewellery is one of our passions, and old mine cut diamonds are a quintessential part of high quality antique pieces.

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These diamonds were cut by hand before the arrival of modern cutting tools and without the benefit of the computer programmes which are used now to assess the best cut for each diamond crystal. The old cut was designed to echo the natural shape of diamond octahedral crystal in order to minimise cutting; diamonds are the hardest natural substance on earth and are difficult to cut, particularly without electric tools, or the lasers used in modern diamond manufacture.

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Old mine cuts are characterised by a cushion shape with rounded corners, a high crown and small table. An easily visible feature is the culet, the facet added on the bottom of the stone which is lacking in modern brilliant cut diamonds.

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These stones were designed to look their best by candlelight, and provide a vintage feel to any piece of jewellery. As these are cut by hand each of these beautiful stones is a unique and individual piece, a survivor from the past when many have been recut in recent times to more modern cuts.

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These beautiful stones are 1.50ct and 2.09ct respectively, with the 2.09ct stone having been reported on by the GIA for independent third party assessment and has the appropriate laser inscribed inscription.

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Should you wish to view these stones or have more information do visit us at 8 Market House Arcade, Bodmin or contact us for more details.